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        <ExplanationTxt>AN INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE SELECTED BY THE BOARD REVIEWS INDUSTRY STANDARDS; PERFORMANCE AND OTHER CRITERIA ON AN ANNUAL BASIS TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS</ExplanationTxt>
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